Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050
V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Munchen on November 24, 2018, 12:39:26
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I intended to update my introduction but the Stasi have locked it. Starting to wonder whether I've joined the right forum here. :shrug:
Anyway, until I find somewhere with a more relaxed forum admin, I'd just like to share that I bought a wee this morning so am feeling rather pleased with myself now :)
Although it's only got 5000km on the clock, it's really dusty/dirty. Bothers me not though, I love cleaning my own cars and bikes.
Now to eBay for a filters, plugs, oil and stuff....
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I'm the Stasi that locked it. We are very clear on here that an Intro is an Intro, not an ongoing story of what you do to the bike and where you went on it.
So, stick with that, publish your future posts exactly where you have today and all will be great. If not feel free to go visit some other subscription based site smothered in adverts.
Now some people would like to see some pictures, so how about sharing some?
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A picture? You order and I obey. ;)
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It looks nice - Is it the DL1000?
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Urm .., 650 on the side panel ... :whistle:
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Damn! Old eyes can't read that... The belly pan looks like the one on my old Vee.
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Yep, it's a 650. Looks much better in the photo that it does up close but I'm fairly happy with it. I'll pick it up on Monday night after it gets a new MOT (TÜV).
The wee feels so much more manageable than my Tiger already. I can pretty much get it on the centre stand with one hand, whereas I need to use my whole body weight to get the Tiger on and off of it.
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Looks a nice bike, what year is it. Use it and enjoy it.
Best thing I ever done to get rid of my BMW F700GS and buy my 2016 DL650.
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There may be trouble ahead...........
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Nice! Hope you enjoy your new bike.
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What year is it Munchin
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Stasi lol lol lol :stirpot: :text-goodpost:
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It's a 2010 model with around 3000 miles on the clock. I found out today that the former owner passed away and his widow simply gave it the local garage to sell.
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As TL said stasi lol lol :clap:
Nice looking original bike :thumb:
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Nice bike pal, Just like mine :thumb:
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That looks a beaut! Yeah, Brockett I had to look three times, it's wearing a Vee belly-pan for sure. Unless the 2010 650s all had them?
Good find Munchen :thumb:
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Hi Gang
A bit of help required please because I paid for the bike tonight and then after looking at the papers, it looks like the bike is a lot older than a 2010 model. It tells me that it's a type WVB1 which seems to mean it's a model built between 2004-2006. I thought these bikes had a "K" number to denote model year?
Dates on the papers also indicate that they were issued in March 2006 although the date of first registration was in March 2010. As far as I understand that, the bike sat around for 4 years before being sold.
I'm a bit disappointed now because I think I've overpaid. Seller has asked me to call him tomorrow but I can't really blame him can I? First reg was 2010 although I still feel as though I've been mislead.
I have 14-days to get my money back and right now I'm thinking of doing it.
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Was you informed of this before you handed over your money ?
I'm not sure of the legalities but I'm pretty sure the dealer should have told you it's an older model ..?
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No, I wasn't informed. I only saw the first reg. date was in 2010 but I was unaware of the build date. He's probably not done anything wrong but I cannot help but feel a bit cheated.
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If you like the bike then I'm sure bartering for some of your cash back might cure your thoughts :shrug:
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I believe Stroms made from 2007 have 2 spark plugs per cylinder
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AHA! :text-goodpost:
Well that would explain why the service kits I saw on eBay are being sold with 4 plugs! That had me scratching my head yesterday when I was looking for parts. So looks like I'll need to buy another two plugs - if I don't give it back.
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Years ago I bought a CBR400 from a dealer. It was a grey import so first had to get UK registered and a reg plate fitted.
When the docs came the reg was a year older than the dealer had said it would be.
He knocked some money off as a gesture of goodwill.
I was happy though as the condition of the bike was so good, and worth it even without any discount.
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I thought it was a 2007 - 2008 when I saw the black wheels. There is little difference between the 2007 - 2011 bikes mechanically, just a couple of cosmetic changes in 2009 (decals and wheel colour). It has a catalyst exhaust and ABS, so certainly not older than 2007.
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Appreciate all the comments blokes, thank you.
I'm going to ask for some money back and keep the bike. If that doesn't go down then I'll simply return it and have my money back in full.
Then I'll buy that lovely black DL1000 on eBay (in Dymchurch) for less than 3k. :smirk:
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I think I am correct in saying this,
The Dealer has a requirement in law to inform you of this, the fact that he has not gives you the right to reclaim your money and void the sale if you feel cheated, there are other bikes available for you to look at.
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Look at the vin plate on the frame, the 10th character should be year of manufacture...
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Well I wish you good luck in whatever you decide, but it the bike is a cracker and they do offer some money back it might still be worth considering, but do not be persuaded by any hype from them.
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Had a chat with a lawyer at work today and there isn't really a lot I can do. The reg. papers do show that it's not a 2010 model bike, it was just first registered in 2010.
However, he did notice that the contract is in the name of the deceased former owner and there is no evidence that anyone is entitled to sell it on his behalf, power of attorney. It's signed on half of the deceased who may have wanted it left to his cat for all I know.
What a pickle. :shrug:
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Is that the Cats name, Pickle?
:smirk:
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Pickle the cat?
Could easily be misconstrued! :smirk:
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With a problem like that it’s probably a good job you’ve found this forum where you can get excellent advice for free. The Admins can be quite strict but that results in probably the best VStrom forum there is. (Other VStrom forums are available).
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Strict? Nooooo, we are lovely.
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A disciplined ship is a happy ship.
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Aye, Brockett, but he feeds us weevily hard tack, and he's a devil for the floggings :shock:
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Cue AndyM with rum and sodomy to complete the unholy trinity.
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I'll hand out the rum.........MartinW...
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I will drink some of the rum.
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I'll finish off the rum, Martin. Think I'll need to for the 3rd part. To 'man up', as they say :shock:
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Munchen I would go back to the Dealer and ask for a discount if you would like to have the bike,
re the sale of the bike for the widow if probate has taken place and any will has been read then it is hers to sell there may not be a problem but ask the Dealer while you are at it to check with the Widow
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Back to common-sense! Thanks oslin :thumb: I wonder if the dealer has run all the checks on the bike? cCould still be a bargain
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Agreed,
All I can say about this is I bought an Aprilia last year and have since traded it for the V-strom but the Aprilia Dealer in Kent listed all the details about the bike from service history to clock change, true mileage to past owners, for more detail than I was expecting, I also had that with the V-strom from another Dealer in Kings Lynn, I do not think they would of done that unless they had to, so I think there must be some legal requirement to supply all the info about the bike they are selling.
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The sum up and put this thread firmly to bed, the bike is a K7. Spoke again to the seller today and he was adamant that the bike is a 2010 model so either he is a muppet or he he thinks I am.
In any case, first reg. in 2010, less than 5000km on the clock and I got the new number plate made up this morning so it's all systems go. Picking it up on Saturday morning.
I've missed being on two wheels so I took my Tiger to work this morning. Was a bit nippy though :bawl:
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Pedant alert.
Pickles was the hero dog who found the stolen World Cup in 1966. Just in time for England to win it by beating Germany. :old:
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You have made the decision Munchen now all you have to do is ride it and enjoy, have fun buddy
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Great choice. Hope you like it.
If you live in the part of Germany that your name would suggest, then you live in a stunning place with the roads to enjoy a bike like that. Come to think of it, Germany in general is a great country with some lovely roads and scenery. Need to get my arse over there again some time soon.
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You're not wrong mate. Southern Bavaria and just across the Austrian border is indeed absolutely superb for biking. I've covered quite a lot of it already and I always appreciate how lucky I am to live here. I'm originally from Kent and the best trip I could do there was down to Hastings.
Here's a photo of a group I went out with on a day trip to a little Swiss place called Samnaun. This was taken in Landeck, a breathtaking place in the mountains of Austria.
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Great scenery :thumb:
You are very lucky to have prime riding roads on your doorstep infact, anywhere in the Alps is great riding and highly recommend, I love it .